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90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

THA Walking Tour Company of the Year in the South East 2025. Escape to Oxord has an enviable reputation for providing small, personable tours. Tours …More

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THA Walking Tour Company of the Year in the South East 2025. Escape to Oxord has an enviable reputation for providing small, personable tours. Tours...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$38
Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour

Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life. …More

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Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$29
Oxford Official University & City Tour

An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the "City of dreaming spires". Led by one of our knowledgeable guides this award-winning …More

An Oxford Official Walking Tour is the best way to explore the "City of dreaming spires". Led by one of our knowledgeable guides this award-winning...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$41
Oxford University Tour by Alumni™ with optional New College

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by …More

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This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Private | Oxford University Colleges Guided Punting Tour

Nothing captures the charm of England quite like a peaceful punt gliding along the calm waters of a river, surrounded by nature, meadows, and striking …More

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Nothing captures the charm of England quite like a peaceful punt gliding along the calm waters of a river, surrounded by nature, meadows, and striking...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

Experience the best of the northern Cotswolds with a fun, friendly local guide in a small group of up to 16 people. We'll explore picture-postcard …More

Experience the best of the northern Cotswolds with a fun, friendly local guide in a small group of up to 16 people. We'll explore picture-postcard...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Building on our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes the extended version, which includes visiting 2 Colleges, …More

Building on our standard Oxford University & City Tour (the single highest reviewed tour of Oxford) comes the extended version, which includes visiting 2 Colleges,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

We’re proud to offer the smallest small-group tour of the Cotswolds, giving you rare access to villages and back roads that other tour companies simply …More

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We’re proud to offer the smallest small-group tour of the Cotswolds, giving you rare access to villages and back roads that other tour companies simply...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment

Oxford’s Only Guided Tour with Live Entertainment All tours given in English only Magician to The Royal Family as your guide! Experience Oxford like never …More

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Oxford’s Only Guided Tour with Live Entertainment All tours given in English only Magician to The Royal Family as your guide! Experience Oxford like never...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Oxford CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Walking Tour

Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it, especially if you are a fan of Oxford’s most well known writers, the founder …More

Visiting Oxford on foot is the best way to see it, especially if you are a fan of Oxford’s most well known writers, the founder...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$47
Oxford Harry Potter Locations Walking Tour by Alumni™

Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour through the magical world of Harry Potter, right here in Oxford. Led by a University of Oxford alumnus or current …More

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Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour through the magical world of Harry Potter, right here in Oxford. Led by a University of Oxford alumnus or current...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide

Building upon the success of our 2-hour tour, this extended 3-hour version now includes entry into one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University. It …More

Building upon the success of our 2-hour tour, this extended 3-hour version now includes entry into one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University. It...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily

Test your spell-craft & knowledge of all things Potter with our guide. We are the original Harry Potter in Oxford walking tour- find out why …More

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Test your spell-craft & knowledge of all things Potter with our guide. We are the original Harry Potter in Oxford walking tour- find out why...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$92
London to Oxford Day Tour incl Christ Church and Bodleian

Discover the historic charm of Oxford on this immersive day tour from London. Travel in a luxury minibus and enjoy a guided experience led by …More

Discover the historic charm of Oxford on this immersive day tour from London. Travel in a luxury minibus and enjoy a guided experience led by...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$206
Secret Cotswolds Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh

Experience the 'secret' side of the Cotswolds with a local guide in a small and friendly group of up to 16 people. On our Secret …More

Experience the 'secret' side of the Cotswolds with a local guide in a small and friendly group of up to 16 people. On our Secret...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater …More

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Oxford University Tour by Alumni™ & Punt + optional New College

This tour offers something few others do: the chance to experience Oxford both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a …More

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This tour offers something few others do: the chance to experience Oxford both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a...

150 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
The Inklings Oxford Writers Tour - Private Groups Daily

Our tour includes entry into CS Lewis's college called Magdalen college worth £10 per person, as and when open. See published dates below that Magdalen …More

Our tour includes entry into CS Lewis's college called Magdalen college worth £10 per person, as and when open. See published dates below that Magdalen...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Inspector Morse Oxford Small Group Public Tour at 13.00

Our Inspector Morse's Oxford tours are usually much smaller & thus more personalised than our competitor's. See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and …More

Our Inspector Morse's Oxford tours are usually much smaller & thus more personalised than our competitor's. See Inspector Morse's Oxford as well as Lewis and...

105 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Cotswolds Private Day Tour

We are the only registered company by Cotswold tourism board and visit Britain. Each and every of our tour guides/drivers are fully DBS checked and …More

We are the only registered company by Cotswold tourism board and visit Britain. Each and every of our tour guides/drivers are fully DBS checked and...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$651

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